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What Could Be The Reason For Bleach Smell In Nose?

I have been smellig beach in my nose on and off for a few months now and the smell is usually stronger o the left side of my nose. I have a nose bleed on my left nose this morning. I managed to stop the nose bleed but the bleach smell is still i my nose. Should I be concern that iI may have a serious illness?

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Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bleach smell in your nose . Well the strange smell in nose is also known as 'Phantosmia' . There can be many cause which can be responsible for strange smell like sinusitis , nasal polyp , dental infection , smoking and exposure to any chemical or radiation . Sometimes nerve dysfunction can also leads to strange smell in nose . I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses and gargles . Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order nasal endoscopy MRI and CT scan . Doctor may prescribe nasal spray like oxymetazoline along with Sedatives, antidepressants or anti-epileptic medicine .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could Be The Reason For Bleach Smell In Nose?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bleach smell in your nose . Well the strange smell in nose is also known as Phantosmia . There can be many cause which can be responsible for strange smell like sinusitis , nasal polyp , dental infection , smoking and exposure to any chemical or radiation . Sometimes nerve dysfunction can also leads to strange smell in nose . I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses and gargles . Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order nasal endoscopy MRI and CT scan . Doctor may prescribe nasal spray like oxymetazoline along with Sedatives, antidepressants or anti-epileptic medicine . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari